The first two of Three Motets of op. 110, all dedicated to the Thomanerchor, present a demanding challenge to choral singers. On the other hand, in the Acht Geistliche Geseñnge op. 138, Reger shows his mastery of the straightforward setting - a masterly "new simplicity" - in which the composer spanned the bridge to his earlier choral works.
1 Der Mensch Lebt Und Bestehet Nur Eine Kleine Zeit (Op.138/1)
2 Morgengesang (Op.138/2)
3 Nachtlied (Op.138/3)
4 Unser Lieben Frauen Traum (Op.138/4)
5 Kreuzfahrerlied (Op.138/5)
6 Das Agnus Dei (Op.138/6)
7 Schlachtgesang (Op.138/7)
8 Wir Glauben All An Einen Gott (Op.138/8)
9 Mein Odem Ist Schwach (Op.110/1)
10 Ach Herr, Strafe Mich Nicht! (Op.110/2)
11 O Tod, Wie Bitter Bsit Du (Op.110/3)
The first two of Three Motets of op. 110, all dedicated to the Thomanerchor, present a demanding challenge to choral singers. On the other hand, in the Acht Geistliche Geseñnge op. 138, Reger shows his mastery of the straightforward setting - a masterly "new simplicity" - in which the composer spanned the bridge to his earlier choral works.
